Curtain-window.



W. P. MANUEL.

CURTAIN WINDOW. APPLICATION I i LED MAY 11. m1.

'1 Patented Dec. 25,1917.

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UNITED sTAT s OFFIC.

' WILLIAM P. MANUEL, OF LOS ANGELES, GALIFDRNIA.

CURTAIN-WIN DOW.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 25, 1917.

Application filed May 17, 1917. Serial N 0. 169,191.

It is an object of this invention to provide a window sash, which is adapted to be attached to a curtain, and which will support a rigid pane, such as glass.

It is a further object of this invention to provide details of construction, whereby the following results may be attained: first, a. secure attachment of the sash to the'curtain: second, an arrangement of parts so that the sash may be installed with a minimum of labor and in a short time: third to provide a, sash in which the curtain plies conceal part of the sash, in which there are no visible rings, molding or screws showing on the in- 7 side, thereby enhancing the beauty of the window: and fourth, to provide a sash, which is nearly flush with ,the curtain and pane, thereby doing away with any recess on the inside. 4

I accomplish these objects by means of the embodiments of my invention illustrated in the accompanyin drawing, in which:

Figure 1, is a ront view nffa'fra ment of a curtain having an oval window installed therein. Fig. 2, is a front view of a fragment of a curtain with a modified form of window installed therein. Fig. 3, isa fragmentary rear view of the window shown in Fig. 1, parts being broken away to more clearly show theconstruction. Fig. 4, is a. section as seen on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3. Fig. 5, is a section as seen on the 1ine 55 of Fig. 3. Fig. 6, is a section as seen on the line 6-6 of Fig. 2.

Referring more particularly to Figs. 1, 3, 4 and 5, a curtain having an outside ply 7 and an inside ply or lining 8, is shown with a window fastened in an opening formed in the curtain: In Fig.3, the lining is not shown.

The widow sash comprises a frame and a. retaining ring. Secured to a frame 9, preferably of wood, by means of any suitable means. such as screws 10, is a retaining ring 11. The retaining ring is formed with lugs,

which are provided with threaded bores to receive the screws 10. Frame 9 has apertures registering with the bores in lugs 12. The screws 10 are inserted in registering apertures and bores. The apertures are counte'rbored to receive the lugs 12, as particularly shown in Fig. 4. Retaining ring 11 is preferably formed of metal and has a rabbet 14:, in which the pane 15 is disposed. Pane 15 is shown of beveled glass, but may be of any suitable transparent medium. Secured to the rear face of the frame 9, preferably by screws 16, is a gripping ring 17.

The ring 17 is preferably formed of resilientmetal, and slits are cut radially therein, as indicated at 18, to form spring fingers. The inner edge of the ring projects over the pane 15, and holds the latter in place. The

ends of the fingers are provided with upset spurs 19, which bite the curtain, as will be later described.

The frame is installed in the curtain in the following manner: An opening is cut in the curtain of less size than the frame.

9 with the outer ply 7 between it and the,

frame. The lugs 12 are forced through the ply. Screws 10 are now inserted, and the frame and ring secured to each other, with the ply 7 firmly gripped between them. "The job is now in thecondition shown in Fig. 4. Gripping ring 17 is now fastened to frame 9 by means of the screws 16. Next lining 8 is brought down over the ring 17, and the edge tucked under the fingers, as shown in Fig. 5. It is obvious that. all unsightly parts are nowcovered. In order'toinsure thelining being locked to the frame, the fingers are forced inwardly against the lining edge and pane 15 by means of a hammer or other suitable tool, soj that the spurspenetrate the fabric and clench under it. Thus a positive lock is formed for; holding the lining. Furthermore, the thickness of the fabric causes the fingers to firmly hold the glass within the rabbet 14, and also acts as a cushion'for the glass.

It is obvious that the skill and time required to install the work isv small. The only portion of the frame appearing is the retaining ring, which is substantially half round and smooth. The frame may also be easily and quickly removed, and in case of I breakage of the glass, a new pane installed.

If itis desired, the plies 7 and 8 may be tacked to the frame 9.

In Figs. 2 and 6, a modified form of sash is shown, one which is especially adapted for the use with a curtain having no lining. The single curtain ply 20 has an openin cut therein for the window. A ring 210 fabric is sewed to the curtain, so that a double ply is formed for holding the sash. The sash shown comprises a single rin 22, preferably of metal and half round.

rabbet 23 is cut therein to receive the pane I of glass 24. Ring 22 has threaded bores to receive screws 25. A gripping ring 26 is secured to the ring 22 by means of screws 25.

The sash just described is installed in the following manner: The Ply 20 is placed between the retaining ring 22 and the grip? ping ring 26. Screws are then inserted to secure retaining ring 22 and gripping ring-l '26 to each other, and to grip'the p'ly 20 between the two. The ply 21 is pulled over screws or any irregularity.

What I claim is: p

' 1. In a window, the combination of a sash having a recess for setting a pane therein, and a curtain gripping ring detachably secured to said sash, said gripping ring having spring fingers disposed to hold said pane in said sash and to hold the edge of the curtam.

2. In a window, the combination of a sash having a rabbet to receive a pane, and a curtain. gripping ring detachably secured to said sash, saidgripping ring having radially disposed resilient fingers overlying said pane and disposed to receive and hold the edge of a curtain. V

3. In a window, the combination of a sash having a rabbet to receive a pane, and a curtain gripping ring detachably secured to said sash, said gripping ringhaving radially disposed resilient fingers overlying said pane and disposed to receive and hold the edge of a curtain, the'said fingers provided with inwardly projecting spurs.

4. A window as specified in claim 1 in which the sash comprises a frame, a retaining ring detachably secured thereto so that a curtain ply may be gripped between said frame and ring, said retaining ring having a recess for receiving a'pane.

In. witness that I claim the foregoing, I have hereunto subscribed my name, this 8th day of May, 1917.

' WILLIAM P. MANUEL. 

